#F3DCAD Hex Color
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This pale, low-chroma yellow is a versatile neutral that reads much warmer than standard cream. The hex code #f3dcad offers excellent contrast for dark text, comfortably exceeding accessibility standards for small body copy. Use it as a dominant background to soften high-contrast UI elements. Be careful, however, as it can appear muddy when placed directly against other desaturated beiges.
Questions about #f3dcad
What is #f3dcad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f3dcad is rgb(243, 220, 173), in HSL hsl(40, 74%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 29%, 5%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors work best with #f3dcad?
Is #f3dcad readable on white or black?
#f3dcad has a 1.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.65:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.